Facelift for Uda Walawa National Park

by Nimal WIJAYATUNGA Eheliyagoda Special Cor.

The Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council is constructing a new entrance and a network of roads to the interior of the Uda Walawa National Park at a cost of Rs. 2.2 million.

These improvements are being done on the request of Sabaragamuwa Chief Minister, Mahipala Herath.

This will pave the way for the local and foreign tourists to visit several important places such as Bellanbendipelessa from where the skull of the ancient Balangoda Manawayas was found. In addition to the new entrance and the network of roads, 18 small bridges are also being constructed at a cost of Rs. 6.4 million. There are about 900 elephants roaming in the park.

Steps have been taken to restore the five ruined tanks in Uda Walawa National Park.